Both teams are battling for NBA playoff positioning with the Kings entering this matchup in ninth place in the West and the Mavs in 10th. Before entering any Mavericks vs. Kings p

The Sacramento Kings’ slim playoff hopes took a hit this week with a hamstring injury to Domantas Sabonis. Sacramento will need production from Jonas Valanciunas, his replacement, to tonight against the Dallas Mavericks.

The Sacramento Kings (31-28) and Dallas Mavericks (32-29) are all set to square off from American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Kings are on a three-game winning streak and have won six of their last 10 games.

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The run of victories extended to four after the Kings took care of the shorthanded Mavericks, whose season took another disastrous turn when Kyrie Irving’s left leg landed awkwardly on a drive to the basket late in the first quarter.

After being in the mix for his injury issues, fans are curious about Anthony Davis playing in the Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento Kings game.

Kyrie Irving left the Dallas Mavericks’ game Monday against Sacramento with a left knee sprain. Irving was injured late in the first quarter, and the Mavs said he would not return. The veteran guard landed awkwardly after being fouled on a drive to the basket and immediately grabbed his leg,